Overview

In this Information Science (Extended) course from Curtin University you will learn to think as an information specialist and apply knowledge in environments such as public and academic libraries, community and national archives, and government and corporate records offices.

You’ll learn how to collect, organise, access, curate and preserve information in ethical and meaningful ways, equipping you to develop and manage services and collections that document history, inform the present and engage communities.

You’ll also complete three-week practicums in a records/archives setting and in a library/information centre, gaining real-world experience and opportunities to develop your professional networks. In addition, you’ll have the choice of completing a substantial research project or undertaking an internship (25–30 days) in an archives, library or records work environment.

What you'll learn

apply knowledge of the theory, principles and practices in information science, library science, archival science, and records management

generate creative and innovative solutions to complex issues facing the information professionals

access, adapt, and create information and technologies to communicate with diverse stakeholders

engage in ethical and culturally capable information practices within local, regional and international contexts

How this course will make you industry ready

You'll complete two practicums in which you'll gain real-world experience and be able to develop your professional networks.

You’ll also have the choice of completing an internship in an archives, library or records work environment.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communities and Literacies

Critical Information Values

Knowledge Organisation and Metadata

Leading and Managing in Information Environments

Libraries as Organisations

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-09 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-24 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-27 00:00:00 , International

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Early Submission Countries: applications close 20 weeks before course start. For all other countries, applications close 12 weeks before the course start date.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

400 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Perth, Australia

Disciplines

Information Systems View 29 other Masters in Information Systems in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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69

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6.5

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General requirements

CRICOS Provider Code 00301J

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

Applicants require a minimum of a three-year bachelor's degree from a recognised tertiary education provider.

The course relies on technology skills, so applicants must be competent in word processing and the use of the internet, including web browsing software, before starting the course.

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Tuition Fees

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Citizens or residents

21350 AUD / year

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International students: Fee information is not available for this course at this time.

Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 AUD / month

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Funding

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